Route V-Groove on Composite Board
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What happens here
Set up a custom routing jig on a stable work surface. This jig typically consists of a base with guides to ensure a straight and consistent V-groove. Place the cut composite board securely within the jig. Using a Makita router fitted with a V-groove router bit, carefully route a V-shaped channel along the designated bend line on the composite material. Ensure the router passes smoothly along the guides for a clean and precise groove. This groove will facilitate a sharp, clean bend when the material is heated. Secure the jig to the workbench using a bar clamp to prevent movement.
Goal: Create a precise V-groove on the composite board for bending.
Tools and materials
- Bar Clamp Beemen — To secure the routing jig to the workbench
- Composite Decking Material — The cut board to be routed
- Custom Routing Jig — A jig designed to guide a router for V-grooves
- Hearing Protection — To protect ears from router noise
- Makita Router Makita — A power tool used to create the V-groove
- V-Groove Router Bit — The cutting bit for the router